Steve Winterburn (British born.)
Wisdom
Medium: Bronze with stainless steel
Size: 80 x 70 x 35 cm
Signature: Edition 1/8
Provenance:
Direct from the artist’s studio, United Kingdom
Steve Winterburn – Wisdom
£20,000.00
In stock
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Artwork Description
Turtles are one of the most beautiful and endearing creatures on our planet. Steve came to learn this and all about them from working on conservation projects, helping rescued turtles and releasing them back into the wild. This inspired him to learn to scuba dive as he wanted to be able to see them below sea level and it was here where his creative fire was really ignited. Being able to see the grace of movement and elegance they possess in the water inspired him, so much so that they have become one of his favourite subjects and bestsellers, this being his third portrayal.
This is the biggest Turtle sculpture Steve has created to date and the only solo one, he created this piece standing alone which differs from his previous as he wanted to make the dynamics of this underwater marvel the focal point. The way this work is poised creates a wonderful composition which is very eye catching and with the textures he has created both by sculpting and in the bronze craftsmanship, the longer you look at it the more you feel as though you are submerged below sea level watching the turtle glide elegantly through the water.
Biography
As a long serving trustee and wildlife conservationist enthusiast, Steve has travelled the world gaining inspiration and knowledge about animals. He began expressing the inspiration through painting, but with an engineering background it wasn’t long before he taught himself to sculpt and then later launched his own family run studio and foundry in 2002. The business has now flourished and boasts more than 20 years of experience in delivering a huge number of challenging and varied commissions.
Steve is a world renowned sculptor and works with a number of well established names from the fine-art world, including: Halcyon Gallery, Carrs Silver, Monaco Fine Arts, Hickmet Fine Arts, Sotheby’s, Christies, LAPADA and BADA. Along the journey of working with precious metals Steve and his family have obtained the skills to work with silver and gold and have been granted their own British Hallmark. Sports fans may also be familiar with his flagship piece at Wembley Stadium: this spectacular bronze commissioned by the charity Rugby League Cares, features five legends of Rugby League which is now considered a Wembley landmark in its own right.
